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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 819.90 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 819.90 and 370.12 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 819.90 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/819.90 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 819.90 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 303,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,461.39/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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